2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1985 Opel Senator
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Senator would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1985 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Senator weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 1985 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Silverado | Senator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
